State of the art symposia and free oral presentations from researchers and clinicians

Multidisciplinary workshops for psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians and other health professionals

An exciting social program

This meeting will reflect the broad spectrum of research, from the sub-cellular to translation and implementation science. The program will cater to the interests of researchers and clinicians from the fields of public health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and dietetics, as well as psychiatry and psychology. There will also be a strong focus on basic science and the biological processes and factors that underpin the links between diet, nutrition and mental health, including the brain-gut-microbe axis, immunology and metabolic processes and molecular science. Click here for more information.

Join the world-class faculty from The Center for Mind-Body medicine for a five-day "Mind, Food & Mood" training for clinicians and individuals interested in learning more about how food impacts mental health. The training will include lectures, meals, and experiences designed to educate and inspire, with a focus on using food to improve mental and cognitive health. Hosted at the world-class Esalen Institute in Big Sur. Click here for more information.

Did you know that your body is covered in trillions of microscopic bacterial passengers, known collectively as your "microbiome"? We know that these bacteria have significant impact on your physical and mental health. Join local physician and microbiome enthusiast Dr. Sarah Gupta for a introduction to the wide world of "belly bugs," and to learn simple diet and lifestyle changes you can make to improve your intestinal health.

Don't miss the first SF Microbiome meetup event: Microbiome Show 'N Tell! The event is organized by Fah Sathirapongsasuti and Karl Heilbron, and co-hosted by uBiome and IndieBio. And as a special treat, uBiome will be giving away a free uBiome Gut Explorer Kit to the first 100 people who RSVP. The evening will feature a microbiome "show and tell," so if you have measured/hacked your microbiome in some way and would like to share what you found, come prepared to tell your story!